Walter RJ, Dennis AJ, Valentino DJ et al (2008) TASER X26 discharges in swine produce potentially fatal ventricular arrhythmias. Acad Emerg Med 15:66–73 Brewer J, Kroll M (2009) Field statistics overview. In: Kroll M, Ho J (eds) Taser conducted electrical weapons: physiology, pathology, and law. Springer-Kluwer, New York Reuse and Reduce– One of the bigger advantages that come to mind is that a plasma lighter is rechargeable. This reduces the amount of plastic waste and butane consumption by a significant amount. Smith M, Kaminski R, Rojek J, Alpert G, Mathis J (2007) The impact of conducted energy devices and other types of force and resistance on officer and suspect injuries. Policing 30:423–446

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While independent investigators look into the fatal shooting in Minnesota – and whether the officer should be charged – Gannon offered his “deepest sympathies” to Wright’s family.Biegelmeier (1987) Effect of current passing through the human body and the electrical impedance of the human body: A guide to IEC-Report 469. ETZ, VDE,-Verlag, Berlin Stun guns are all battery-powered, which means you’re dependent on the quality of the battery for your protection. Typically, they don’t operate on standard batteries—AA, AAA, or D—but on a built-in rechargeable unit. Dawes D, Ho J, Reardon R, Miner J (2009) Multiple simultaneous exposures of the TASER X26 in human volunteers. Europace 11:i49